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From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command said its operatives has arrested 116 suspects in a series of coordinated raids to curb the menace of illicit drug activities across the capital city.
FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, said the operations was carried out by officers of the Anti-Narcotics Section between August 1 and August 21, 2025. She listed the identified black spots raided by the operatives to include Asokoro, Trademore, Mapape, Kurudu, Kubwa, Gwarimpa, Jikwoyi, Utako, Life Camp, Zuba, and Karshi.
Adeh said various illicit substances, hard drugs, and dried leaves suspected to be cannabis were recovered during the raid, adding 89 of the suspects were released after thorough screening, while the remaining individuals have been charged in court for offences including public nuisance and possession of illicit drugs.
The statement read: “In a sustained effort to rid the Federal Capital Territory of illicit drugs and related crimes, Police officers attached to the Anti-Narcotics Section of FCT Police Command carried out several coordinated raids across identified black spots from 1st August 2025 to date.
The operations, which covered areas including Asokoro, Trademore, Mapape, Kurudu, Kubwa, Gwarimpa, Jikwoyi, Utako, Life Camp, Zuba, and Karshi, led to the arrest of 116 suspects. Recovered exhibits include various illicit substances, hard drugs, and dried leaves suspected to be cannabis.
Following diligent screening, 89 suspects were released, while the remaining offenders have been charged to court for public nuisance and possession of illicit drugs and substances.
While the Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Ajao S. Adewale, psc, mnips, lauds the effort of the operatives, he reaffirms the Command’s commitment to ensuring a safe and drug-free capital city. He also urges residents to remain law-abiding, shun all forms of hard drug abuse and trafficking, and support ongoing security efforts.
